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Hilo

This property allows you to book online with a credit card. After submitting a reservation request, the owner or manager has 24 hours to accept, at which time your card will be charged and you will receive an email confirmation

Recent Hilo reviews

Would return in a heartbeat!

"My family of 4 (girls ages 9 & 11) along with my parents (70s) stayed here for 4 nights in mid-June. We didn't know exactly what to expect of the house or the area, but we were pleasantly surprised. I forgot that the house doesn't have a/c, and when we arrived in late afternoon, the house was hot (naturally, because it was closed up). I was really concerned that we were going to roast, but after opening up the windows and letting those trade winds come through, it was delightful. And sleeping with those winds flowing through the house was unforgettable (with the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and the birds singing their songs).
The house is beautiful. I particularly appreciated all the beautiful woodwork and artwork. The kitchen is well-stocked, and it was nice having some basics already there. The linens are plush, and the pillows are quality. I really can't think of anything I would change about the house or the stay. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub, and just sitting out on the deck watching the ocean and listening to the world go by was so peaceful and relaxing. Oh, and the stars at night! The sight brought tears to my eyes (we never see a sky full of stars in the city).
We considered a few different properties for our trip, but I'm so glad we chose this one! Would love to return during whale season. I think we would never leave the deck!"

Thank You Kepi!!!:)

"My family and I stayed in the Honu 2 for two nights and could not have asked for a more comfortable suite or for more accommodating hosts. Jim and Kepi have created a lush tropical oasis with all the creature comforts of home. The style, art work and vibe of the place was truly treat and getting the opportunity to meet Jim and Kepi and talk story on the lanai in the morning while drinking coffee was one of the highlights of our trip. We also enjoyed the closeness of Hilo and the Puna district which had many great places to eat and some extremely wild and scenic coastline vistas. I should mention that the eastside has been inhabited by the coqui frog and when show up you may be surprise by how many and how loud. I personally am a light sleeper and had absolutely no issues with it as I was lulled to sleep by the sounds of the universe. Finally on the business side Kepi was extremely accommodating to our needs and quick and prompt with all correspondence.
Thank you again Kepi we truly enjoyed meeting you and Jim and our stay at the Honu 2."

Great place!

"We are locals from Kona and "staycation" on the Hilo side. We have stayed at Uli Kai four times and will definitely go back. It is cheaper than staying at a hotel and the location is quiet and private. It is not fancy but there is a lot of space and it was clean. I don't know if the pool was heated or if it was just really sunny but it was the perfect temperature. There is also a nice big yard with fruit trees. Right across the street from the ocean.
The owner Pao makes the process so easy. She always responds quickly. I booked everything from my cell phone. HPP is about 20 min from Hilo, 10 min to Keaau town, and is also a good place to stay if you want to go to Volcano National Park."

Very comfortable and quiet

"We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house that is right in the heart of Hilo. We were amazed at how quiet it was because we were just a few minutes from downtown on a fairly busy street. Amazed that we didn't need the air conditioning, open windows provided wonderful cross breeze. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and this is the best stocked kitchen we have seen to date. Absolutely everything we needed was at our finger tips. Beds and furniture were very comfortable. We would like to see just a few more soaps and paper products supplied, otherwise it was perfect. Any questions or issues were addressed right away. would recommend this house to everyone and will most likely try to rent it again on our next trek to the Big Island."

Guest: DebDate of Stay: January 2015Review Submitted: January 17, 2015